Gonzalo Piedra Mendoza Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Hi! I have a doubt about one parameter of the Orientation design tool when the Unlimited sheds option is selected: the Nb. of modules in width. I don't really understand what does this parameter represent. Is it the number of rows in the structure (e.g. if the configuration is 3V then it would be 3) ? Is it the number of modules in length in the structure (e.g. if there is a 3V structure with 1 string of 30 modules per string, then it would be 10) ? Or is it something else ? Thank you very much, Gonzalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtarin Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 In a fixed-tilt system, it is related to the number of vertical modules, and defines how many electrical partitions you have in the vertical direction. This determines the electrical effect losses due to shading. Inactive bands are typically set to zero; this refers to a support structure which extends past the module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzalo Piedra Mendoza Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 I understand. Thank you. And regarding the inactive bands, I´d say that the typical value of structures in the market is 20 mm of separation between the modules, both in the vertical and the horizontal direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtarin Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Inactive band does not refer to module spacing; module spacing is a separate entry in pvsyst. Inactive band refers to a physical structure extending out past the modules which will cast shadows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzalo Piedra Mendoza Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hmm okay I see. Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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